Walkabout
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Captain Franko Reliable Entertainment offer a variety
of interesting & unusual Walkabout acts. All of
our acts are designed to provide maximum interaction,
and feature experienced, highly-skilled entertainers.
These aren't bored, silent teenagers in fluffy suits!
The acts are surprisingly versatile, and are suitable
for a wide range of age groups. They are popular at
festivals, shopping centres, town centres, corporate
events...
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The
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Buckle
& Swash |
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Buckle & Swash is a two-man act, featuring amazing
costumes and props (and months of rehearsals!). The
title characters are 'Captain Jack Buckle', a lovable
pirate & 'Commodore Simon Swash', his foppish adversary.
They "sail" about on their (land) boats, providing
lots of fun interaction for your visitors. They can
even perform a comedy sword battle like you've seen
at the movies!! Excitement, fun & humour put together
in a first-class package. Ideal for festivals, parades
& fun events everywhere! Photo
here & Video here.
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Walkabout
Ventriloquist |
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We now have a variety of puppets for walkabout, suitable
for all ages. As well as the traditional 'wee boy' puppet,
they include a Smoke-breathing Dragon accompanied by
a Knight, a colourful Flamingo and an Orang-utan. They
are accompanied by a skilled entertainer, for maximum
effect. Terrific for fun days, festivals, shopping centres
and more. Photo here
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Choose
your Stilt-walking Character: Updated! |
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As well as the popular "Elvis" character,we
have several nine-foot clowns & a very tall wizard.
We also have Charlie Chaplin, a peg-legged Pirate, a
giant Frankenstein, a cowboy, pilot, Snowman & Santa's
"Little" Helper.
Stilt walkers are great for both catching attention
at your function and making people come and ask for
one of your leaflets!
Why not try our stilt-walking clown band, featuring
a Ukelele-Banjo, Mandolin, & percussion. Fantastic
for meet & greet or walkabout for all ages - see
below.
These acts are immensely popular for shop launches.
As well as having a great performer on site, you have
a sight visible from a terrific distance. Perfect for
photo opportunities!
A great idea for fun days, cross-community parades
and launches is to add in the balloon modelling. A couple
of nine-foot balloon modellers always gets the youngsters
going, as well as drawing attention from far and wide!
Photos here.
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Ollie
the Ostrich |
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This Ostrich Rider illusion is quite convincing, a
professionally built illusion costume, ridden by your
choice of either a cowboy, pirate or for Hallowe'en
a scary skeleton cowboy! Think Bernie Clifton's ostrich
rebuilt for a discerning modern audience. Our Ostrich
has been re-engineered to improve interactivity, and
is ridden by a professional entertainer, not just some
random person as used by some of our competitors.
Terrific for cross-community parades, walkabouts, fun
days, and festivals.... Photo
here & Video here.
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Walkabout
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Please note: All Performance & Character names are © Captain
Franko 1989-2008.
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Captain
Franko & the Be-Talls: Stilt-walking Clown Band |
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Our amazing Fun-Time Stilt-walking Clown Band Trio
(Captain Franko & the Be-Talls), featuring a Ukelele-Banjo,
a Mandolin, percussion & Kazoos!
Fantastic for meet & greet & walkabout for
a variety of ages! The band play a varied set, with
music covering a wide range of tastes from the present
day right back to the thirties. The selected songs are
all easily recognisable, in spite of our musical
talents. Some were originally funny, the others
take on a whole new sound when played by a trio of clowns! |
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 Super
Zeroes! |
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This hilarious walkabout/meet & greet is ideal
for a huge age range. These failed super heroes have
'amazing' powers - such as the ability to fly (provided
no-one is looking) and an ability to eat smarties. Lots
of overacting, inability to lift even the lightest objects
and general silliness. Photo
here |
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The
"Saddle Sore" Cowboys |
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Consisting of up to four walkabout cowboys this act
is well suited to walkabout for a fun day/festival.
They often burst into song, singing C & W songs to Chip's
woeful accompaniment. Due to a diet consisting mostly
of Baked Beans, be prepared for thunderous sound effects.
Not for the faint hearted! Photo
here |
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Toulouse
Lautrec / Generic Frenchman New! |
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Why not have a French-speaking walkabout, featuring
a "typically" dressed Frenchman- by an entertainer
who spent six years in France. |
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Clowns
& more! |
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Some of the acts detailed on the other pages in the
'Ideas' section are well suited for walkabout. Either
click 'Ideas' at the top of any page, or one of the
links on the right. Several
Photos here |
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"Life
Unearthed" |
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This mock camera crew are filming the wildlife series
'Life Unearthed' - the only difference being that their
interest lies in humans rather than animals. Cameraman,
Soundman & of course the Star of the show 'David
Middlesborough' will bring out the best in your guests. |
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Balloon
Modellers (stilts or ground level) |
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Walkabout balloon modellers, available either on stilts
(in a variety of characters) or normal height, dressed
as clowns. Photos here |
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George
Formby Tribute |
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Perfect for a variety of themed events, you can book
a George Formby tribute. He comes complete with a Ukelele-banjo
- and actually plays the instrument and sings a couple
of George's best known songs.
He's dressed in an authentic 1940s army uniform. Photo
here & Video here. |
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More... |
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Other acts are currently in development, they
will appear here after launch. If you are planning a
Theme Night, we can provide the total package through
carefully selected business partners. |
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